Heat approximately 1 inch of neutral oil in a deep sided fry pan over medium high heat.
Carefully, (so the crab doesn't break down), mix all of the ingredients, except crackers, flour and oil, together in a large bowl.
Add crushed crackers, or bread crumbs, starting with ½ cup, to bind the ingredients together. Add more if the mixture is too wet.
Form 3-4 inch patties using the wet crab mixture. Carefully, dredge patties through the flour, lightly covering both sides.
Carefully place the crab cakes in a heated frying pan with oil. Turn stove top down to medium- low heat. Cook 4-5 minutes on one side. Gently turn the cakes over and cook until golden brown. Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and let drain on a paper towel.
Serve with remoulade, cocktail sauce, or tartar sauce. (Remoulade recommended)